People seek help for a number of reasons.  Therapy can provide support dealing with a variety of problems, issues, behaviors and symptoms.  The following are a few of the reasons people seek help:

• Feeling stuck, trapped or caught between choices
  
  
• Feeling sad, unmotivated or empty
  
  
• Experiencing panic, anxiety or constant worry
  
  
• Having difficulty sleeping or concentrating
  
  
• Feeling easily annoyed and on edge; lashing out at others
  
  
• Surviving the loss of a loved one, relationship or other significant part of life (job, physical disability)
  
  
• Experiencing the need to be perfect
  
  
• Having a hard time being the person/parent/spouse/child you want to be
  
  
• Not knowing how to set limits or say “no” to others
  
  
• Using substances (drugs, alcohol, food) to cope with or avoid feelings
  
  
• Adjusting to a life transition 
  
  

In children, mental/emotional pain can present in the form of aggressive or defiant behaviors, chronic physical ailments, withdrawn/isolative behaviors and excessive moodiness.


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